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A new investment strategy is shaking up the sports world, and could change the future of investing if the trend accelerates. It’s called Fantex, an online brokerage that allows investors the chance to profit directly from the multi-million dollar contract of today’s biggest NFL stars. This month, we break down the profit potential and the risk management issues in this new phenomenon.

A new investment strategy is shaking up the sports world, and could change the future of investing if the trend accelerates. It’s called Fantex, an online brokerage that allows investors the chance to profit directly from the multi-million dollar contract of today’s biggest NFL stars. This month, we break down the profit potential and the risk management issues in this new phenomenon.

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